Definitions For Trant

Alternative forms

traunt

Etymology 1

From Middle English tranten, from or cognate with {{der, en, dum, tranten, , to step, walk}}, perhaps ultimately from {{der, en, gem-pro, *trent-}}, *trant-, , to walk. Cognate with {{cog, fy, trantsje, , to step, step time; dance, jump}}. Compare also {{cog, nl, drentelen, , to saunter}}.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (intransitive) To walk; go about. (intransitive) To traffic in an itinerant manner; to peddle. (intransitive) To turn; play a trick.

Derived terms

tranter

Etymology 2

From Middle English trant, from {{der, en, dum, trant, , a step}}, from tranten, , to walk. Cognate with {{cog, nl, trant, , style, manner fashion, mode}}, {{cog, sv, trant, , a step}}.